Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
A typical camshaft-driven high-pressure pump used to increase fuel pressure to 2,000 PSI or higher.
Identifying the Causes of Climate Change
Global Climate Change
The change in the net of an irradiance, in Wm-2, at the tropopause
The impact of climate change is greater in some areas than in others